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Improved Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device by https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde Current Innovation Aims to Combat Obesity with Nanogenerators en-us 2019-02-16 16:58:09 UTC 2023-03-23 17:40:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png lfox71 https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332018354 2019-02-16 17:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332018354 Source Details lfox71 https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332018507 Xudong Wang - Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison - Department of Science and Engineering.
Study results were published in Nature Communications https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-07764-z

]]> 2019-02-16 17:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332018507 Summary lfox71 https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332018604 Vagus nerve stimulation therapy for the treatment of obesity works by "tricking" the brain into thinking the stomach is full. In 2015, the first vagus nerve stimulation device was approved by the FDA for the treatment of morbidly obese patients. This current therapy, named the Masetro Rechargeable System, is a device that is surgically implanted, along with lead wires and electrodes, into the abdomen. The vagus nerve receives signals from the device to help regulate gastric emptying and makes the brain believe the stomach is full. This current therapy utilizes batteries, and requires maintenance over time to recharge the batteries.
Dr. Wang's implanted device poses significant improvements over the current therapy systems available. This device, which is not yet named, is about the size of a penny, and does not utilize batteries, long wires or electronics. This devices uses nanogenerator technology which is powered by the movements of the stomach only. This means the device is only active when the stomach moves (when the subject eats).
In the article published by Nature Communications, Dr. Wang's team published their findings from laboratory studies using lab rats. The rats that received the intervention lost an average of 38% more body fat than the control group (Yao et al., 2018). ]]> 2019-02-16 17:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332018604 Published Date lfox71 https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332023686 December 17th, 2018 ]]> 2019-02-16 18:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332023686 Pros lfox71 https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332024461

Less invasive method than gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures

Cost effective - Potential coverage by insurance

Can easily be turned off (illness, pregnancy)

This particular device does not require batteries and is much smaller than previous devices on the market.

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Trials for other similar devices have shown only modest improvement

Does not address systems issues - Psychological, social, behavioral and economic factors of patients

Still carries risk for complications (bleeding, pain, infection).

]]> 2019-02-16 18:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332024493 My Top Five Strengths lfox71 https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332026881 Achiever, Competition, Futuristic, Intellection, Focus]]> 2019-02-16 18:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332026881 lfox71 https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332027572 2019-02-16 18:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332027572 Angelica - Analytical lfox71 https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332035139 _{Will be crucial to the team in analyzing data and helping to maintain an objective review of information. Able to assist with graphs, charts and explaining numbers.}]]> 2019-02-16 20:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332035139 Carlee lfox71 https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332035158 _{She was chosen to help define rules of the group, and ensure they are followed, in alignment with the goals of the organization. Will need to partner with Ivy to ensure individualism is emphasized when necessary.}]]> 2019-02-16 20:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332035158 David - Deliberative lfox71 https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332035168 _{David will be important to the team by identifying and assessing for risks of the product. Ensuring the team is deliberative in our decisions will be an important role, and working closely with Angelica to analyze data will be important.}]]> 2019-02-16 20:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332035168 Ivy - Individualism lfox71 https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332035202 _{She will be important to helping the team work cohesively by identifying each other's strengths and how we can work well together. Also, Ivy will be important to identify processes the team will follow to evaluate the product.}]]> 2019-02-16 20:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332035202 Carter - Communication lfox71 https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332035217 _{It is important to include a member in the Influential domain. An expert in communication, Carter will be key in presenting the team's findings to the organization, and also assisting with dialogue in group conversations.} ]]> 2019-02-16 20:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332035217 Opinions and Rationale lfox71 https://padlet.com/lfox71/i9m36jczjnde/wish/332044741 Currently, over 71% of American adults are overweight, and almost 40% are obese (CDC/National Center for Health Statistics, 2017). This national health crisis only continues to worsen. Although an increasing number of insurance companies are covering the cost of bariatric surgeries such as gastric bypass and gastric sleeve, they are not appropriate for every patient. Today, researchers are continually using new approaches to combat diseases, including obesity. With nanotechnology's incorporation into healthcare, major surgical procedures may not be the only option for patients.

Although these innovations are promising, it is imperative as nursing professionals that we have a holistic and global approach to health disparities such as obesity. These devices are not, and should not be intended to "fix" the problem of obesity. As nurses, we must be able to discuss potential options for our patients, and also address factors that contribute to their obesity such as behavioral, and socioeconomic factors.

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